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3 hours
Mobile ticket
A silent passage over clear water makes you experience Oslo and it surroundings from a different perspective.
Active – if you can swim you can also paddle. You will certainly have fun with us and can be as active as you want to. Beaches, islands, small groups and inspiring instructors help you to try out new things and to experience the ocean actively in a kayak. With us you can be sporty in a relaxing way.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Health and Fitness
Though our regular scheduled tours are not strenuous, a certain degree of agility and fitness is recommended.
Please advise your guide if you have any physical conditions that may affect your enjoyment of our kayak tour.
Since our groups are small, we are normally able to adapt the pace of the tour to our guests. If you are looking for exercise, please be aware that our regular tours are not meant to be this, you will be asked to adjust your speed to the other clients and the guides pace.
Tour Information
OKT observes strict health & safety procedures, however when dealing with nature there always exists an element of risk. Please be aware that kayaking does carry a small degree of risk.
Safety instructions will be given before every tour; all our guests must agree to follow these instructions.
All our guides are trained in First Aid. On all tours they bring safety equipment, first aid equipment and communication devices.
We reserve the right to make changes to the schedule or to cancel any tour or arrangement due to health, safety and weather conditions.
We recommend all guests to have their own personal travel / medical Insurance.
We offer boats with a capacity of 50-120 kg.
Minimum age is 6 years.
All participants have to be able to swim at least 200 m.
We reserve the right to refuse participation to a client, if the person is e.g. intoxicated or in any other way not capable to sit in a kayak alone.
Kayaking is a water sport. We will do our best to keep you dry, but some contact with salt water is unavoidable. Please bring suitable clothing. We will provide shoes for you.
Please bring a dry change of clothes – in case you are going to swim – more or less voluntary.
All participants must wear life vests.
For safety reasons the group should stick together. Participants who leave the group, do this at their own risk. The tour guides are not responsible for people who leave the group.
If not otherwise stated, food and beverage are not included in the price.
What to bring:
Sun protection
(if possible watertight) bag to stow away valuables
Secure glasses so you can’t lose them in the water.
Something to eat and drink during breaks, it is not everywhere possible to buy something.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local guide
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Snacks
During a 3-hour trip you can get not only a short introduction to kayaking, we will also show you some highlights of the city and its surrounding nature. At our base in the sheltered Sjølyst Marina you will receive the equipment best suited to you and we will take you through safety instructions and basic techniques before we head out on the water of the Oslofjord. From here it is only a short way to small islands and nice sandy beaches. The guides will share information on sights like the picturesque marina with its house boats and other special vessels, the modern architecture on Fornebu and the beaches along the coast of the peninsula Bygdøy. Kayak experience is not necessary, we adapt our tours to our guests. We use single and double kayaks and will provide you with the boat that fits you and your abilities best.
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jody H,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
We loved this experience. It was so wonderful to get out on the water in Oslo. We are both experienced kayakers but this would have been easy for beginners as well. It was an easy pace, with lots of time to enjoy the scenery. The only reason that I did not give this 5 stars is that our host did not pay attention to our Viator booking and it sounded like we would not have been able to participate if there had been more people there, despite having booked many months in advance. It would have been very disappointing to have travelled that far to be told we couldn’t go out. I had to prove that I had booked by sending copies of my booking to her. Otherwise, once it was determined that we would be allowed to participate, we enjoyed the experience immensely.
Bethany S,
Sep 3, 2024
- Viator
We had a fantastic time! We would definitely recommend anyone to enjoy this, even in the rain we loved it so much!
Anne S,
Aug 23, 2024
- Viator
Sven was an excellent guide. Judging the skills of our group and taking us on a route that was fun and beautiful. He shared lots of information about the birds, boats, buildings and history of the area as we paddled out into the Fjord.
Margeaux C,
Aug 12, 2024
- Viator
We had the best time with our guide Sven! He took us out with 8 other individuals and we did get quite lucky with beautiful weather. Sven was quite informative, made sure everyone was comfortable and prepared and was an excellent guide. He did have to spend quite a bit of time helping a member of one of the other parties and wound up having to tow him for some of the tour, but that did not stop Sven from making sure everyone had a great time. Would highly recommend this tour for people who are active and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Oslo. A great time!
DrJoanne K,
Aug 11, 2024
- Viator
Even with the large waves , the kayaking was enjoyable . Sven was knowledgable and informative . He made sure not to take us beyond our comfort zone
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